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I have been uploading trivia about electric guitars on X (Twitter),
I will write more detailed tidbits in this update since I can only tell you in a limited number of characters on X!
I'm not saying it will make you a better guitarist or anything, but I'd be happy if you just think "huh?
(But knowing more about guitar = liking guitar more = practicing guitar more = maybe getting better at guitar. LOL)
) I myself write this while thinking "huh", so let's "huh" together!
The 3rd issue was body material/paint/neck plate/pick guard/knobs.
This time we will look at tremolo units and patent numbers.
The tremolo unit, the most distinctive feature of the Stratocaster, is summarized by year,
The patent number on the head has changed over the years, and is summarized with photos of the items we have received in the past from the 35-year history of TC instruments!
This time, we have an announcement for all of you who are saying "huh" with us!
We hope you will read to the end!♪
Bridge
50~60's
The most distinctive feature of the Fender StratocasterSynchronized tremolo unit。
From its birth in 1954 through the 1960s, there have been minor changes in the chamfering of the screw holes, the holes in the block section, and the length of the imo screws, but no major changes!
The block is made of steel. The saddle was made by press forming a steel plate.
The bridge is the key to the sound. It can be said that the parts that make a Stratocaster a Stratocaster were almost completed from the beginning!
70's
From 1972Inasha Brockwas changed from a steel separate type to a zinc die-cast bridge plate and block integrated type. At the same time, the saddle was also changed to die-cast, so it can be said that the sound character has changed greatly.
Two-point tremolo unit
The traditional tremolo unit introduced here is attached to the body with six screws, "6-point supportThis is still the standard.
In recent years, however, the "2-point supportis also used in some models!
The greatest advantage is the wide range of motion of the arm!
It is also said to be slightly more stable in tuning, since there are only two points where the tension load on each string is applied.
The photo shows the Jeff Beck model!
Tremolo Arm
The tremolo arm of the Stratocaster was changed twice between 1954 and 1983.
From 1954 to 1964, it was made of iron with chrome plating, from 1964 to early 1982, it was made of stainless steel without plating, and from 1982 to 1983, it was made of iron with chrome plating again.
Those up to 1957 areThe angle of the tip is largeThe tip angle is large.
Since the 60'sThe bend is small and near straightand straight.
Even in the current Fender genuine replacement parts, there are 50s arm and 60s arm in the vintage series. (It is just an angle, but it is an angle, and there are different tastes.👀
Patent Number
Patent number meansPatent Numberin Japan, and is a registration number assigned when a patent is granted.
Fender Stratocasters have a patent number on the head, and the patent number varies from year to year.
1954~.Spaghetti logo
No patent number indicated
1961~.Spaghetti logo
2.573.254 Telecaster bridge and PU assembly
2.741.146 Synchronized tremolo
1962~.Spaghetti logo
2.573.254 Telecaster bridge and PU assembly
2.741.146 Synchronized tremolo
2.960.900 Contour body
Late 1964~.Transjon Logo
2.573.254 Telecaster bridge and PU assembly
2.741.146 Synchronized tremolo
2.960.900 Contour body
3.143.028 Adjustable Neck
Mid-1965~.Transjon Logo
2.573.254 Telecaster bridge and PU assembly
2.741.146 Synchronized tremolo
2.960.900 Contour body
3.143.028 Adjustable Neck
2.817.261 Hum canceling pickups
(This is a patent for a humbucker pickup used in lap steel guitars. Filed Mar. 29, 1956 )
Unfortunately, we could not find a photo of this one.
1966~.Transjon Logo
2.741.146 Synchronized tremolo
3.143.028 Adjustable Neck
DES 169062 Precision Bass Shape
Late 1968~. CBS Logo
2.741.146 Synchronized tremolo
3.143.028 Adjustable neck
Early 1971~.CBS logo "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO" is removed
2.741.146 Synchronized tremolo
Late 1971~.CBS Logo
3.143.028 Adjustable Neck
1976~.CBS Logo
The patent number is no longer listed, and the serial number and "Made in USA" are now listed under the logo.
How was it?
Thank you again for reading to the end of this issue.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this newsletter, I have an announcement!
We have published the fourth edition of "Learning with Oda♪Fender Trivia",
We are pleased to announce the completion of the compilation of the first four installments!
It's a compilation, so it's very long! (LOL)
All the photos have been re-photographed and compiled to make it easier to view, so we hope you will take a look at it!
Learning with Oda♪Fender Trivia Part 1-4
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